I've been to a few of the yoga places in the area and while most have the same theme; zen and…read moretranquility. Life yoga has put a new and FUN style to Yoga. In the session I went to they used music to really set the mood. The facilities and equipment are clean. They have two rooms for yoga and hot room and a not hot room. You can reserve your classes online! All the staff are friendly and really show special attention to make sure your doing your poses right. -For people who think yoga is just for girls or too easy, im 220 pounds, play basketball, boxing, and used to run marathons. - But these yoga poses really challenge you. I mean who knew attending or moving your leg in different places could hurt and make you sweat. - After the first session I already felt more mobile. My hips, ankles, and knees used to be in pain and click a lot from my many basketball injuries. But after the hour long session. I felt like a new man. Stress free after all this studying. Can't wait to go again. Definitely a must if you're studying or inured or both!

First time here and love the studio. Manduka mats, tinted glass windows, spacious & airy studio…read more Took Laura's vinyasa 2 class, loved it! Her good pacing & mindful & intelligent sequencing will leave you wanting for more!

My one and only choice for practicing yoga in Manila. Neat, clean, fresh, tasteful, arty and full…read moreof happy people in this yoga studio. After practicing yoga while working in Paris, shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei, while I enter YogaHive in front of Salcedo Village, it's really a love at first sight effect that I decide right away to join the membership for the superb attitude of receptionist, passionate yoga teacher and enthusiastic maintenance crew here. "Indulge" is the word I would describe to have my practice but I also feel it could be a ceremony to help me to ease body tension and relax my mind. We are pampered to start each journey with yoga mat and strap prepared thoughtfully from the center. No doubt there are many great studios in Makati but it would be a different experience to join us at YogaHive!

Took a class here right after they had opened and loved it! Came back after my month-long vacation…read moreand promptly enrolled in their unlimited monthly program! The teachers are young and teach enthusiastically! The studio is beautiful as well! Love it here!!!

Urban Ashram paved way to my Introduction to Yoga 101 classes. It just opened when they handed me…read moreand encouraged me to try their classes with a 15-day pass. It was enough to convince me to keep going to my classes (mostly just FNR or Flexibilty Not Required). Though I don't go as often as I used to, it's the only studio in BGC that I would come back to. I've not stepped foot in a yoga studio before trying Urban Ashram but it was exactly what I expected it to be. Clean and vibrant with their trademark colours of violet and green. Their staff are very friendly, too! I just finished an FNR class today with them and it was my first time meeting my teacher for that class. Mj was really nice and though some people think of yoga as a serious workout, she made it relatable for everyone. We were all girls in class today and she didn't want to stress us out with the poses and didn't do chaturanga poses. It was mostly due to how insane the heat was today! Walk-in students pay P500 for each class. And they last at least an hour. They have various programs and packages for you to try. You should head out and know for sure what you're in for! Their teachers are highly trained and certified. So you're in good hands when you do your hand stands, crow poses or what have you. You're guaranteed the attention you deserve!

Priding itself on being more than just a place to do yoga, Urban Ashram is just that, an ashram…read moreresiding in an urban environment. They do their best to create a calm oasis from the bustling life outside the studio focusing on allover wellness. I'm always greeted with a smile every time I walk through the doors and often with my name even after only coming for one class. They are personable and helpful anytime I have a question. The front desk ladies/gents rock! The locker rooms are equipped with lockers that lock (yes, some studios don't!), toilets and showers so you can head straight to your next appointment after class. They also have a small boutique so if you happen to forget your yoga gear you can pick up some pants and a top and you're all set. No excuses! They offer a variety of classes including their proprietary class FNR, flexibility not required. Those classes are unintimidating and perfect for beginners while also offering level 2 classes for the more advanced. Great studio! Walk-ins welcome at Php500.

With the number of yoga studios that are popping up all over town, I decided to try Echoyoga on the…read morerecommendation of a friend. Immediately I felt a sense of community when I entered the studio. I was warmly greeted by the receptionist who ensured I was properly prepared for class. She set me up with a mat and showed me around the facilities which include restrooms and showers. Echoyoga has one main room where all the classes are conducted. Windows are often open and a nice full breeze flows into the room. While all the teachers are very experienced, I personally took classes with Marilen and Will who were both outstanding. The pace of both classes was perfect as was the level of attention. Will expertly managed the class by accommodating all skill levels seamlessly and Marilen led the fixed Ashtanga sequence with strength and vigor while magically maintaining a sense of calm throughout the room. Of all the studios I've tried around town, this one felt the most like home with personal attention in classes as well as an honest heartfelt energy from each teacher and staff member at the studio. I will definitely be coming back!

My older brother had been inviting me to go to yoga classes in Echoyoga Shala on Kalayaan in…read moreMakati. I've tried a lot of private and public classes but would feel either too bored or not challenged enough to want to continue. Some yoga studios also don't focus so much on the quality of their classes and just like to sell packages and I like that the Echoyoga has a variety of classes that helps and caters to the needs of beginners to advanced practitioners. Classes vary from Gentle Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Mysore, Guided Ashtanga Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Led Ashtanga. They also have discussion sessions as well as breathing classes to help you understand the importance of proper breathing. Walk in or drop in students pay a nominal fee of Php500 per class, and a range from Php1,000-4,000; Unlimited classes are from Php5,000-6,500. A different approach to traditional yoga practices. Its not always too full or packed with students so its pretty great if you're looking for a practice that is not too congested. The teachers are well-trained and certified; you can also talk to them about your personal goals and they will prepare and guide you in the right direction. I think what is great is that their practice is focused on a better understanding of your practice as well as a better approach to a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.

It takes guts to go pole dancing. It's a great form of exercise and is fun as heck. At the back of…read moreyour mind you might think it's lewd or immoral, but that's just your sheltered Catholic school upbringing rearing its ugly head. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's go back to pole dancing, shall we? One of the proponents of pole dancing locally is Polecats Manila, a ragtag bunch of misfits who are taking the dance scene by storm one pole at a time. It gave people looking to get fit a whole new way of exercising. Some people aren't built for yoga, running, or the gym because they get bored easily with all the repetition. With pole dancing, you get to exercise your core as well as build and tone muscles. Polecats offer numerous classes every day, each with different difficulty levels and accessories. If you still haven't gotten around to your New Year's resolution of getting fit, now's a perfectly good time as any!

When people talk about the different kinds of dance that certainly have a different reputation…read morethese days, pole dancing is at the forefront. Gone are the days when pole dancing is just girls in skimpy clothes (or any clothes at all) shaking their booty for men with a little bit too much time on their hands (or maybe wasn't hugged by their mothers enough growing up). These days, when you say "pole" you think of strong, beautiful women who are defying the laws of gravity, and The Polecats are a prime example of that. Polecats Manila is the exclusive studio of Polecats Manila, the first organized pole dancing group in the Philippines. Forget everything you need to know about your body and its capabilities, because one class with them will make you discover so many new things that you never thought you could do. There are classes for all types of people: women, men, young, old, those wanting something completely athletic and those looking for something a little bit sexier (striptease classes, anyone?) The studio is always vibrant with energy and happiness. But taking a class with the Polecats are not for quitters - their teachers are educated, motivated, and will push your limits. That is, after all, what pole dance is all about.

Honestly one of the best Pilates classes I've ever attended! Lots of attention to positioning, many…read morecorrections to form, just a really good experience. Highly recommend!

A foundation for all successful businesses is great customer service which this place clearly lacks…read moreon account of their failure to respond to inquiries. I would've loved to try a class or two being from out of town, but decided to pass. No one ever got back to me:(

When I first heard about Plana Forma, everyone said it was great, but I had no idea what is was so…read moreI decided to avail of a free class to see for myself. I don't find Plana Forma to be particularly original. The exercise is a just a new way of putting together floor exercises and movements you've done in school or in aerobics classes or gyms. What I did not like about it was that the instructors are very focused on timing. They have a set "speech" (if you will) and they don't stop for the whole hour. They keep on going and if you get left behind, sorry na lang. I think I'd want my instructor to be more concerned about whether or not I have the correct form rather than finishing all the required exercises. I want them to make sure that I'm doing things right. What works for one person, won't necessarily work for another. I'd encourage people to try (perhaps you'll like it), but personally, HIIT works better for me. I like exercises to be as simple as possible and I don't believe that you really need expensive workout equipment or to pay so much money to achieve results.

Working out and being healthy should be a lifestyle. We shouldn't be trying to lose weight because…read morewe're going to the beach next week. Instead, we should focus on the long term goals of being healthy. If you're still trying to figure out what you want to focus on as your workout, you might want to try Plana Forma. It's a franchise of the New York boutique, Physique 57. In this work out, you will be doing a combination of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Ballet and a whole lot more. Be sure you've stretched before the workout because you will be doing some core work outs as well! Aside from the mat, you will be using dumbbells plus the ballet bars for some specific moves. You'll sure feel wobbly at the end of the workout because the moves even target your inner thighs and other body parts. A lot of stars go to this studio because in the long run, Plana Forma will make you leaner and more muscly in a subtle way.

Gentrified warehouse with 3 basketball courts, a small workout area filled with new resistance…read moremachines, some bumper plates and bars for calisthenics. Not the place to go if you want to sweat it out on the treadmill. They only have 2 units available. Go run around the perimeter court to get a better workout. You'll be sweating like a pig in no time (read: no air conditioning). The lack of it isn't bad at all, high ceilings provide good ventilation. I like the gritty aura of the place that makes you want to dig deeper and get those muscles to work.